THREE EGYPTIAN FAIENCE CANOPIC JARS AND LIDS,XXVIth Dynasty, 664-525 B.C. Each of ovoid form with one column of inscription painted in black hieroglyphs; the lids molded to represent the sons of Horus including: the human-headed Inset, guardian of the liver; the baboon-headed Hapy, guardian of the intestines; the hawk-headed Qebehsenuef, guardian of both the liver and the gall bladder. With traces of original turquoise pigment - Each jar: 6 1/4 in. high. Estimate $10,000-12,000
PROVENANCE: Ex. Coll. Touma Dabbah. Acquired between 1951-1966. Acquired by current owner by descent.
